FirePro M4000 vs GRID K280Q
When comparing FirePro M4000 and GRID K280Q, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between FirePro M4000 and GRID K280Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GRID K280Q
FirePro M4000 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: FirePro M4000 is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with FirePro M4000 here:
Main Specs
| FirePro M4000 | GRID K280Q | |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 33 Watt | 225 Watt |
| Interface | MXM-A (3.0) | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Supplementary power connectors | None | |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 1 GB | 4 GB |
| Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GRID K280Q has 581% more power consumption, than FirePro M4000.
- FirePro M4000 is connected by MXM-A (3.0), and GRID K280Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
- GRID K280Q has 3 GB more memory, than FirePro M4000.
- FirePro M4000 is used in Mobile workstations, and GRID K280Q - in Desktops.
- FirePro M4000 is build with GCN architecture, and GRID K280Q - with Kepler.
- Core clock speed of GRID K280Q is 145 MHz higher, than FirePro M4000.
- FirePro M4000 and GRID K280Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GRID K280Q is 500 MHz higher, than FirePro M4000.
Game benchmarks
| high / 1080p | 7−8 | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 4−5 | 7−8 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 18−20 | 24−27 |
| medium / 1080p | 9−10 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 50% more, than FirePro M4000. | ||
| high / 1080p | 12−14 | 18−20 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 2−3 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Battlefield 5 is 56% more, than FirePro M4000. | ||
| low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| high / 1080p | 45−50 | − |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| FirePro M4000 and GRID K280Q have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
| low / 768p | 140−150 | 180−190 |
| medium / 768p | 120−130 | 150−160 |
| ultra / 1080p | 55−60 | 80−85 |
| QHD / 1440p | 30−35 | 45−50 |
| 4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 30−33 |
| high / 768p | 90−95 | 120−130 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 30% more, than FirePro M4000. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Cyberpunk 2077 is 7% more, than FirePro M4000. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
| medium / 768p | 65−70 | 80−85 |
| ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 50−55 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Dota 2 is 25% more, than FirePro M4000. | ||
| high / 1080p | 9−10 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 12−14 |
| 4K / 2160p | 4−5 | 5−6 |
| low / 720p | 21−24 | 30−35 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Far Cry 5 is 45% more, than FirePro M4000. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 14−16 |
| low / 720p | 65−70 | 85−90 |
| medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 40−45 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Fortnite is 32% more, than FirePro M4000. | ||
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
| QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 6−7 |
| low / 720p | 27−30 | 40−45 |
| medium / 1080p | 16−18 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Forza Horizon 4 is 40% more, than FirePro M4000. | ||
| low / 768p | 55−60 | 70−75 |
| medium / 768p | 50−55 | 65−70 |
| high / 1080p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 10−11 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Grand Theft Auto V is 30% more, than FirePro M4000. | ||
| high / 1080p | 5−6 | 7−8 |
| ultra / 1080p | 3−4 | 6−7 |
| 4K / 2160p | 0−1 | 1−2 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 7−8 | 10−11 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Metro Exodus is 57% more, than FirePro M4000. | ||
| low / 768p | 95−100 | 100−110 |
| high / 1080p | 90−95 | − |
| ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 95−100 |
| medium / 1080p | 95−100 | 100−110 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Minecraft is 10% more, than FirePro M4000. | ||
| high / 1080p | 16−18 | 20−22 |
| ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
| low / 720p | 35−40 | 45−50 |
| medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 22% more, than FirePro M4000. | ||
| high / 1080p | − | 12−14 |
| ultra / 1080p | 8−9 | 9−10 |
| QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| low / 720p | 14−16 | 21−24 |
| medium / 1080p | 10−12 | 14−16 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 36% more, than FirePro M4000. | ||
| low / 768p | 27−30 | 40−45 |
| medium / 768p | 18−20 | 27−30 |
| high / 1080p | 10−11 | 14−16 |
| ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 9−10 |
| 4K / 2160p | 6−7 | 7−8 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 42% more, than FirePro M4000. | ||
| low / 768p | 85−90 | 95−100 |
| medium / 768p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
| ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 27−30 |
| high / 768p | 35−40 | 45−50 |
| The average gaming FPS of GRID K280Q in World of Tanks is 18% more, than FirePro M4000. | ||
Full Specs
| FirePro M4000 | GRID K280Q | |
| Architecture | GCN | Kepler |
| Code name | Cape Verde GLM | GK104 |
| Type | Mobile workstation | Workstation |
| Release date | 1 July 2012 | 28 June 2013 |
| Pipelines | 512 | 1536 |
| Core clock speed | 600 MHz | 745 MHz |
| Transistor count | 1,500 million | 3,540 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Texture fill rate | 21.60 | 95.36 |
| Floating-point performance | 691.2 gflops | 2,289 gflops |
| Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 256 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 4500 MHz | 5000 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 72 GB/s | 160.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | |
| DirectX | 12 (11_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | 3.0 | |
| Bus support | n/a | |
| Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 79 Mh/s | |
| Laptop size | medium sized | |
| Form factor | MXM-A | |
| StereoOutput3D | + | |
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